Allix Baxter, Alexandra Burnside, Rebecca O'Rourke and Hannah Parker graduate with a BA in History and Archaeology from Queen's University Belfast.

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Karen Cruz, David Mark, Nikki Cruz who graduated with a PGCE in Music and Stphen Cruz.
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Claire Taylor who graduated in English with Dierdre Swale and Danielle McDowell who graduated in PGCE Technology and design.
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Graduating from Queen's University Belfast today with First Class Honours, BSc in Food Quality, Safety and Nutrition with Professional Studies, is Victoria Brady from Glennane, Co. Armagh.

President Qun Zhao, President of the China Medical University (CMU), receives an honorary degree for his services to education from the Vice-Chancellor of Queen's University Belfast, Professor Patrick Johnston

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Ashleigh Scott who graduated with Technology with Design gets a selfie with her father John Scott
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Posing for that special graduation photo.
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Pictured at today's graduation ceremony at Queen's University Belfast is Rachel Caines, from Ballyclare, who is graduating with a degree in Human Biology.

Graduating today from Queen's University Belfast is Hannah Wallace, from Limavady. Hannah is graduating with First Class Honours, BSc Food Quality, Safety and Nutrition. She will be celebrating with her mum and dad, Pamela and Malcolm Wallace.

Michael Moran, a dedicated doctor from Belfast who volunteers to support disabled people across Ireland, is celebrating his fourth degree from Queens University today. Michael is graduating with a PhD in Medicine from the Centre for Cancer Research and Cell Biology at Queens, having already achieved a Bachelor of Science degree, a Bachelor of Medicine degree, and a Masters in Medical Education.

John Tommy Joe Farrell, received the honorary degree of Doctor of the University (DUniv) for distinguished services to sport at the University. John is pictured with his mum Rosaline. (Photo: Nigel McDowell/Ulster University)

John Tommy Joe Farrell, received the honorary degree of Doctor of the University (DUniv) for distinguished services to sport at the University. John celebrates here with his son Thomas and friend Paul Sheehan. (Photo: Nigel McDowell/Ulster University)

John Tommy Joe Farrell, received the honorary degree of Doctor of the University (DUniv) for distinguished services to sport at the University. John is pictured here with his wife Geraldine. (Photo: Nigel McDowell/Ulster University)

Pictured left to right at the Queen's University Belfast graduation ceremony today areThomas Thompson who is graduating with MPharm, First Class Honours and his brother Jack Thompson who is graduating with an MB BCh BAO Bachelor of Medicine.

Pictured today at Queen's University Belfast's graduation ceremony is Dr Fran?oise Meunier, who is receiving an Honorary Degree for her services to science and medicine.

Graduating today from Queen's University Belfast are brother and sister, Vincent and Grace McKenna, from Magherafelt. Vincent is graduating with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering and Grace is graduating with a MB BCh BAO Bachelor of Medicine.

President Qun Zhao, President of the China Medical University (CMU), who is receiving an honorary degree from Queen's University Belfast today for his services to education. The China Medical University has a longstanding partnership with Queen's University that has led to the development of the China Queen's College in Shenyang, north-east China

Emma Francis, who is graduating today with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Queen's University Belfast. Emma, from west Lancashire in England, has helped develop the first ever mental health campaign at Queen's.

Pictured at today's graduation ceremony at Queen's University Belfast is Rachel Caines, from Ballyclare, who is graduating with a degree in Human Biology.

Belfast native and Queen's graduate, Michael P. O'Boyle, who has been awarded an honorary degree from Queen's University Belfast for his distinguished career in International Human Rights Law, particularlythe European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg

Pictured at today's graduation ceremony at Queen's University Belfast are Amie Graham, from Bangor, who is graduating with a BSc in Biological Sciences, with her proud husband Jordan and her 17-week old son, Lincoln.

Students celebrate after graduating from Ulster University today. Pic by Paul Moane / Aurora PA

Pictured during the procession at todays graduation ceremony at Queens University Belfast is the new Chancellor of Queens, Thomas Moran.

Pictured at today's graduation ceremony at Queen's University Belfast are John McCaul with his fianc?e, Ashlyn Neas. John is graduating with a degree in Modern History and Politics, from the School of History and Anthropology.

Graduating from Ulster University today is Sean Mc Conille and Adam Mc Keenan fboth from Portadown with a degree in BSC Physiotherapy . Pic by Paul Moane / Aurora PA

Graduating from Ulster University today is Johnny Graham from Glengormley with a degree in BSC Sports & Exercise Pic by Paul Moane / Aurora PA

Graduating from Ulster University today is Nathan Rocks from Toombridge with a degree in Sports & Exercise Science, also pictured is Sophie Brown (2) . Pic by Paul Moane / Aurora PA

Students celebrating after graduating from Ulster University today. Pic by Paul Moane / Aurora PA

Graduating today from Queen's University Belfast are Ryan Donaghy and Lee Murphy, who are graduating from the School of History and Anthropology. Both Ryan and Lee plan to continue with their studies after graduation.

Pictured at today's graduation ceremony at Queen's University Belfast are Minister Marty Gray with his son, Joshuah Gray, who is graduating today with a Masters in Divinity, from the Institute of Theology.

Janice Smyth, Director, Royal College of Nursing in Northern Ireland, received the honorary degree of Doctor of Science (DSc) for distinguished services to nursing. (Photo: Nigel McDowell/Ulster University)

Graduating from Ulster University today with a MEng in Cvil Engineering Amy Black. Picture John Murphy Aurora Photographic Agency.

Graduating from Ulster University today with a BA in cvil engineering Shane Flaherty. Picture John Murphy Aurora Photographic Agency.

Graduating from Ulster University today with a degree in Fashion & Textiles is Sophie Rathfield pictured with Mum Diane. Picture John Murphy Aurora Photographic Agency.

Reverend Bill Shaw received the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws (LLD) for distinguished services to the community. (Photo: Nigel McDowell/Ulster University)

Reverend Bill Shaw received the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws (LLD) for distinguished services to the community. Pictured here, Bill chats with Professor Ian Montgomery, Dean of Faculty of Art, Design and the Built Environment. (Photo: Nigel McDowell/Ulster University)

Hats off to the Graduates! Graduating from Ulster University today with a degree in Architectural Technology are from left Chris Chambers, Jonathan Moses, Ryon (correct spelling) Dunbar, Peter McMullan, Scott Johnston & Andrew Denton. Picture John Murphy Aurora Photographic Agency.

Graduating from Ulster University today with a degree in Fashion and textiles and celebrating with a selfie at the Waterfront hall in Belfast are from left, Helen Murray, Kathleen Williams, Rachel Gallagher, Amanda Nicholl, Clare Wollsey, Anna Trainor and Kirsty Waddell. Picture John Murphy Aurora Photographic Agency.

Graduating from Ulster University today with a degree in Graphic Design and illustration is Linda Davidson pictured with Brother Mark and parents May & Marshall. Picture John Murphy Aurora Photographic Agency.

Graduating from Ulster University today with a First class honour Degree in Architecture is Laura McClorey with her Dad UTV's Frank Mitchell. Picture John Murphy Aurora Photographic Agency.

Graduating from Ulster University today with a degree in contempory Fine Art is Courtney Hanna Gilmore with partner Chael McClean. Picture John Murphy Aurora Photographic Agency.

Emer Cummings Graduating from Ulster University today with a degree in Product and Furniture Design. pictured at Waterfront Hall Belfast. Picture John Murphy Aurora Photographic Agency.

Graduating from Ulster University today with a First class honour Degree in Architecture is Laura McClorey with her Dad UTV's Frank Mitchell. Picture John Murphy Aurora Photographic Agency.

Graduating from Ulster University today with a degree in Fashion and textiles are from left are Amanda Nicholl & Helen Murray. Picture John Murphy Aurora Photographic Agency.

Janice Smyth, Director, Royal College of Nursing in Northern Ireland, received the honorary degree of Doctor of Science (DSc) for distinguished services to nursing. (Photo: Nigel McDowell/Ulster University)

Marie-Clare Duncan from Derry~Londonderry graduated with the degree of BDes (Design for Creative Technologies). She is pictured here with dad Padraig. (Photo: Nigel McDowell/Ulster University)

Cinematographer Seamus McGarvey received the honorary degree of Doctor of Fine Arts (DFA) for outstanding contributions to film making, contemporary art and cinematography. He is pictured here with daughter Stella. (Photo: Nigel McDowell/Ulster University)

Cinematographer Seamus McGarvey received the honorary degree of Doctor of Fine Arts (DFA) for outstanding contributions to film making, contemporary art and cinematography. He is pictured here with daughter Stella. (Photo: Nigel McDowell/Ulster University)

Michael Ryan, vice-president and general manager of Bombardier Aerospace, received the honorary degree of Doctor of Science (DSc) for distinguished services to business and corporate social responsibility. He is pictured here with Professor Alastair Adair. (Photo: Nigel McDowell/Ulster University)

Graduating from Ulster University today is Emma Williams from Aughnacloy with a BSC degree in Occuptional theraphy . Pic by Paul Moane / Aurora PA

Graduating from Ulster University today is Shanice Heany from Lurgan, Sarah O'Callaghan from Belfast and Laura Fitzsimons from Belfast with a degree in BSC Communications & Advertising. Pic by Paul Moane / Aurora PA

Graduating from Ulster University today is Rebecca Hunter from Markethill, with a degree BSC Hons Public Realtions. Pic by Paul Moane / Aurora PA

Graduating from Ulster University today is Ashley Miller from Derry with a degree in BSC Speech & Language, also pictured is Gareth Buchanan . Pic by Paul Moane / Aurora PA

Dr Iseult Wilson (School of Health Sciences) and Tim Liggat from Newtownabbey who graduated from the Ulster University with a degree in BSC Physiotherapy . Pic by Paul Moane / Aurora PA

Cinematographer Seamus McGarvey received the honorary degree of Doctor of Fine Arts (DFA) for outstanding contributions to film making, contemporary art and cinematography. He is pictured here with daughter Stella. (Photo: Nigel McDowell/Ulster University)

Graduating from the Ulster University today with a degree in Law are Mairi Conlon, Natalie Bronkhorst and Stacey Owens. Picture Martin McKeown. Inpresspics.com. 20.06.15

Graduating from the Ulster University today with a degree in Socia Work is Sam Ross from Derry. Picture Martin McKeown. Inpresspics.com. 20.06.15

Graduating from the Ulster University today with a degree in Community Youth Work are, Megan Hamilton and Demi McClements. Picture Martin McKeown. Inpresspics.com. 20.06.15

Graduating from the Ulster University with their degrees and a Science Shop Award are Psychology graduates, Colin Doherty, Niamh McGill and Sarah-Louise McKibbin with Dr. James Houston. Picture Martin McKeown. Inpresspics.com. 20.06.15

Graduating from the Ulster University today with a degree in Community Youth Work are, Adrian Kelly and Declan Porteous from Derry. Picture Martin McKeown. Inpresspics.com. 20.06.15

Paul Clark, television presenter and journalist received the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws (LLD) for distinguished services to broadcasting and charity. (Photo: Nigel McDowell/Ulster University)

Graduating from the Ulster University today with a degree in Business is Zara Doherty from Strathfoyle who received a good luck kiss from her son Conan. Picture Martin McKeown. Inpresspics.com. 20.06.15

Graduating from the Ulster University today with a degree in Business are, Adam McClintock and Gavin Duffy from Derry. Picture Martin McKeown. Inpresspics.com. 20.06.15

Graduating from the Ulster University today with a degree in Buiness are Ashleen Kelly, Aoibhinn Quinn and Carie Mallon from Derry. Picture Martin McKeown. Inpresspics.com. 20.06.15

Graduating from the Ulster University today with a degree in Business are Fiona McGoldrick and Mairead Harkin from Omagh. Picture Martin McKeown. Inpresspics.com. 20.06.15

Carlann Knox, left, who has received The Law Society of Northern Ireland Prize for Skills pictured with Anne Devlin, right, from the Law Society and Diane Nixon, Head of the Graduate School of Professional Legal Education at the Ulster University. PIcture Martin McKeown. Inpresspics.com. 29.06.15

Maeve Morrison from Ulster University who has received the Arthur Cox Prize for First Overall in the Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from Adrian Kerr of Arthiur Cox. Included is Dianne Nixon, Head of the Graduate School, Graduate School of Professional and Legal Education.

Graduating from the Ulster University today with a degree in Social Work are, Margaret Rafferty from Belfast and Kathryn Vernin from Belfast. Picture Martin McKeown. Inpresspics.com. 20.06.15

Graduating from the Ulster University today with a degree in Social Work are,Rochelle Monaghan from Newry and Grainne McShane from Ballycastle. Picture Martin McKeown. Inpresspics.com. 20.06.15

Graduating from the Ulster University today with a degree in Social Work is Jennifer Goodfellow with her daughter Sophie from Belfast . Picture Martin McKeown. Inpresspics.com. 20.06.15

Graduating from the Ulster University today with a degree in Social Work is Linzie McNarry. Picture Martin McKeown. Inpresspics.com. 20.06.15

Graduating from the Ulster University today with a degree in Law is Siobhan Heaney from Derry. Picture Martin McKeown. Inpresspics.com. 20.06.15

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Graduating from the Ulster University today with a degree in Social Work is Kathryn Vernon from Belfast with her son James Lavelle, 4. . Picture Martin McKeown. Inpresspics.com. 20.06.15

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Graduating from the Ulster University today with a degree in Business are, Sarah Buchanan and Mary Cusack from Derry. fPicture Martin McKeown. Inpresspics.com. 20.06.15

Tuesday 7th July 2015
Graduations
Queen University Belfast.
Jiaying Zhery and her friends from China graduates in Queen University Belfast with Business Management.
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Tuesday 7th July 2015
Graduations
Queen University Belfast.
Richard McNeill from Ballymena and Liam Moran from Carryduff graduate in Queen University Belfast with Accountancy.
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Tuesday 7th July 2015
Graduations
Queen University Belfast.
Maura Ahern from Glengormley graduates in Queen University Belfast with Business Management.
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Wednesday 8th July 2015
Graduations
Queen University Belfast.
Matthew Walker from Keady and Bethany Orr from Whitehead got engaged recently and both graduated at Queens University Belfast with each getting 1?s in Architecture.
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Wednesday 8th July 2015
Graduations
Queen University Belfast.
Colin White from Eglinton and Georgia deGalleani from London graduated at Queens University Belfast in Structural Engineering.
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During the 2014 Games at Sochi she won Britain's first Winter Paralympic gold medal for skiing, helped by her guide Charlotte Evans.

Born with the genetic condition oculocutaneous albinism, Gallagher is severely visually impaired and uses her sighted guide Charlotte to compete.

Both women will today be awarded a DUniv for distinction in sport from Queen's.

Kelly lives in Bangor, Co Down, and before she came to international sporting fame worked as a statistician with the Northern Ireland Civil Service.

Just before she was selected for the British disabled Ski Team, Gallagher began a part-time Masters course in the School of Sociology, Social Policy and Social Work at Queen's, which is currently on hold.

Kelly has spoken of her delight that both her and Charlotte are being honoured.

"I am so delighted to be honoured in this way by Queen's, which has a well-deserved reputation not only for academic excellence but for impacting on society and changing lives," she said.

"For obvious reasons, that sense of empowering students to fulfil their dreams and ambitions is something very close to my heart.

"I also love that Charlotte is being recognised, as we are very much a team."

As the sighted guide for Kelly, Englishwoman Charlotte helped win the gold for skiing in the women's Super-G in the 2014 Winter Paralympic Games.

A former English skiing champion in her own right, Evans became interested in coaching and working as a guide while going through rehab for an injury. She has spent the past four years as the sighted guide for Gallagher.

Of her honorary degree, she said: "It is a great honour to be recognised in this way and I'm very much looking forward to my visit to Belfast and to celebrating with Kelly and all the other students on the day."

Charlotte announced last month that she plans to take a break from competition after suffering a serious head injury in January.

She suffered severe concussion in a training accident in Austria, and now plans to spend some time coaching young skiiers.

Charlotte described competing with Kelly as an "amazing experience" that she will always treasure.

Team GB performance director Duncan Freshwater said Charlotte will be very hard to replace.

Kelly confirmed then that she intends to continue competing with a new guide.